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S255 LTR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,340 mi
Last recorded211,340 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 LTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 211,340 miles

exaust

Pass 28 Oct 2010 211,089 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 211,089 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 205,233 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 205,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 200,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 193,416 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 193,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2006 188,409 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 188,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 176,954 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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S255 LTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 115,911 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S255 LTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S255 LTR registered?

S255 LTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S255 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 LTR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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